The term community health nursing was created in the 1960s. What was the problem with the term public health nursing?
A. Emphasized environment, not care of the ill.
B. Had become linked only with government-employed nurses.
C. Implied care being given only to the very poor.
D. Was already used by physicians and other health care professionals.
Question 2
Which action by home health nurses is crucial because of current national health care goals?
A. Administer medications and treatments correctly and safely.
B. Continue to document savings and benefits in long-term outcomes from community/public health nursing.
C. Guide a group to an appropriate resource to best meet their needs.
D. Teach an ill person's family how to give self-care.
